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Rib eye steak vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rib eye steak and clam?

  • Rib eye steak is richer in zinc and vitamin B6, while clam is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4033% higher.
  • Clam has 52 times less saturated fat than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 9.684g of saturated fat, while clam has 0.188g.
  • Clam has a higher glycemic index (27) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Clam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4609%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +1018.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37200%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6015.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 98.89µg 4033%
Copper 0.08mg 0.688mg 68%
Selenium 29.7µg 64µg 62%
Sodium 54mg 1202mg 50%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.188g 43%
Manganese 0.08mg 1mg 40%
Fats 21.81g 1.95g 31%
Zinc 5.91mg 2.73mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.11mg 28%
Phosphorus 152mg 338mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.172g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin A 8µg 171µg 18%
Potassium 260mg 628mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.426mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 3.354mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.15mg 7%
Calories 291kcal 148kcal 7%
Iron 2.24mg 2.81mg 7%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Protein 23.69g 25.55g 4%
Cholesterol 80mg 67mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.68mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.552g 3%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Rib eye steak
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.